it will be colder this year, 36 degrees at midnight, washington, d.c. at 40 degrees, pittsburgh, 31. there is. >> snow in the forecast in any of these cities for the ball drop. here in chicago, talking 19 degrees, very cold in minneapolis at 1 degree. so, overall, a cool trend for the northeast, midwest and more snowfall. back to you, kate. >> thanks so much. >>> when nightly news continues on this sunday, we will tell you why this high school student was suspended for writing a poem about something on her mind and on the minds of so many others. >>> later, marking a big anniversary for a key document that changed the course of american history. by keeping my airways open for 24 hours. plus, it reduces copd flare-ups. spiriva is the only once-daily inhaled copd maintenance treatment that does both. spiriva handihaler tiotropium bromide inhalation powder does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms. tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, glaucoma, trouble urinating, or an enlarged prostate. these may worsen with spiriva. discuss all m